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. >> pentagon chief leon pane tta will announce today that he is removing the military's ban on women serving in combat. that will will open up hundreds of thousands of front line positions. also, the possibility of the commando jobs. it is a ground- breaking move, and paneta's decision gives the military until january of 2016 to argue any special exceptions. some jobs could open as soon as this year. >> new this morning the first update on the criminal investigation into the sandy hook school shooting will be delivered by state police today. the presentation will be made at the first meeting of the new sandy hooke advisory commission. the group also hear from experts involved in the aftermath of the virginia tech and columbine and tragedies. their goal is to come up with recommendations on school safety, a mental- health and gun violence prevention. their initial report is due by march the 15th. >> the lafayette school district is joining a growing list of schools making security changes. the district will implement a new emergency block down system. hill will allow teachers to lock
. >> pentagon chief leon pane tta will announce today that he is removing the military's ban on women serving in combat. that will will open up hundreds of thousands of front line positions. also, the possibility of the commando jobs. it is a ground- breaking move, and paneta's decision gives the military until january of 2016 to argue any special exceptions. some jobs could open as soon as this year. >> new this morning the first update on the criminal investigation into the sandy...
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the pentagon is lifting its ban on women in combat. >> at least 130 female troops were killed in a rock and afghanistan. more than 800 were wounded. in the mility think the decision is long overdue. >> we have a bunch of strong and capable women that can take on the challenge that is thrown at us. women will be able to meet the physical requirements. >> if they can meet the standards than we can stand another soldier who is willing to serve this nation and lead their lives down in a combat role. that is good for our military. >> not every combat position will open on at once. the new policy will be implemented over three years. gretchen's could ask fbranches can ask for for specific desk-i ame payne -- i am ed payne reporting. >> we will be back with more on the weather with erica. look at you guys with your fancy-schmancy u-verse high speed internet. you know, in my day you couldn't just start streaming six ways to sunday. you'd get knocked off. and sometimes, it took a minute to download a song. sixty seconds, for crying out loud. we know how long a minute is! sitting, waiting for an
the pentagon is lifting its ban on women in combat. >> at least 130 female troops were killed in a rock and afghanistan. more than 800 were wounded. in the mility think the decision is long overdue. >> we have a bunch of strong and capable women that can take on the challenge that is thrown at us. women will be able to meet the physical requirements. >> if they can meet the standards than we can stand another soldier who is willing to serve this nation and lead their lives...
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the month >> big cuts at the pentagon. the defense department has started laying off thousands of contract and temporary civilian workers. all told the agency is letting 46-thousand people go. it's an effort to reduce spending, ahead of possible mandatory budget cuts in march. if congress fails to reach a deal on deficit reduction, the military will be forced to reduce its budget by billions of dollars. >> let us take a look at the weather. depending on where we look. the number right from the golden gate bridge. we are starting to see some spotty conditions in the east bay. temperatures are in the 40's in santa rosa off. folow 50s through concord cured and 54 degrees and san jose. taking a look at satellite and radar. not that much moisture. but it is ushering in that cooler air from the gulf of alaska. we can see mostly moisture is staying out of our area. but for us, mainly dry and sunny but mild temperatures. for the afternoon highs. redwood city, palo alto. and 56 degrees in sunnyvale. those mid 50s along the delta as
the month >> big cuts at the pentagon. the defense department has started laying off thousands of contract and temporary civilian workers. all told the agency is letting 46-thousand people go. it's an effort to reduce spending, ahead of possible mandatory budget cuts in march. if congress fails to reach a deal on deficit reduction, the military will be forced to reduce its budget by billions of dollars. >> let us take a look at the weather. depending on where we look. the number...
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pentagon chief leon panetta is removing the military's ban on women serving in combat. that move will open up hundreds of thousands of front-line positions. also - the possibility of elite commando jobs. it's a ground-breaking move -- and panetta's decision gives the military until january of 20-16 to argue any special exceptions. but some of the jobs could open as soon as this year. >> ofthe oakland city council approved four crime- fighting measures this morning. including a controversial measure to hire a top cop as a consultant. the council voted 7 to 1 after four hours of public comment.as concerned residents packed the council chamber. former new york and los angeles police chief william bratton is known for his controversial tactics. also for his previouis successes in reducing crime. one of his strategies is stop and frisk, which many are opposed to. oakland police chief howard jordan says that is not something they plan on implementing. >> that is not something that we will be implementing. our policy is reasonable cause. >> pam: bratton is expected to start mi
pentagon chief leon panetta is removing the military's ban on women serving in combat. that move will open up hundreds of thousands of front-line positions. also - the possibility of elite commando jobs. it's a ground-breaking move -- and panetta's decision gives the military until january of 20-16 to argue any special exceptions. but some of the jobs could open as soon as this year. >> ofthe oakland city council approved four crime- fighting measures this morning. including a...
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defense secretary leon panetta made the official announcement today at the pentagon. panetta said that not everyone can meet the qualifications to be a combat soldier. but everyone is entitled to the chance. u.s. senator dianne feinstein has introduced legislation to renew the country's now expired assault weapons ban surrounded by members of congress, law enforcement and the clergy, feinstein said the bill will ban the sale of 157 military style assault weapons and ban high capacity ammunition clips. she says the 20 dead children in the newtown connecticut massacre is a wakeup call and now it's time for congress to act feinstein emphasized the bill protect the right of law abiding citizens who use guns for home security, hunting and other recreational purposes. next at 8-30. an inside look at house police in the east bay are using technology to seek out the sounds of gun fire. >> hockey is back in the south bay. the first home game it was delayed because of a and h l lockout. scott rates is live outside the hrt pavilion in. the fans are ready for some hockey. >> repo
defense secretary leon panetta made the official announcement today at the pentagon. panetta said that not everyone can meet the qualifications to be a combat soldier. but everyone is entitled to the chance. u.s. senator dianne feinstein has introduced legislation to renew the country's now expired assault weapons ban surrounded by members of congress, law enforcement and the clergy, feinstein said the bill will ban the sale of 157 military style assault weapons and ban high capacity ammunition...
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reaction to the pentagon reversing a long-standing ban -- ahead. >> jacqueline: this live look downtown san francisco 3. revolving how long this will last. jurdreary along this will last how long this will last..... [ female announcer ] this is a special message from at&t. [ male announcer ] it's no secret that the price of things just keeps going up. [ female announcer ] but we have some good news. it's our bundle price promise. [ male announcer ] a price you can definitely count on, for two whole years. from at&t. [ female announcer ] a great price for a great triple-play bundle. [ male announcer ] call now. bundles with u-verse tv, internet and home phone start at $89 a month. now get the same great price for two years. [ female announcer ] switch today and get a total home dvr included, free for life. [ male announcer ] you get reliable, high speed internet on our advanced digital network. choose from speeds up to 24 megs. [ female announcer ] and with u-verse tv you can record four shows at once on your total home dvr and play them back in any room. [ male announcer ] so call now.
reaction to the pentagon reversing a long-standing ban -- ahead. >> jacqueline: this live look downtown san francisco 3. revolving how long this will last. jurdreary along this will last how long this will last..... [ female announcer ] this is a special message from at&t. [ male announcer ] it's no secret that the price of things just keeps going up. [ female announcer ] but we have some good news. it's our bundle price promise. [ male announcer ] a price you can definitely count on,...
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the pentagon is lifting its ban on women in combat. defense secretary leon panetta made it official today. women are already serving - and dying - overseas. many have been drawn into battle because there are often no clear front lines. critics argue women won't be able to meet the physical requirements necessary. but supporters say many of them will find that to be no problem. the new policy will be put into effect over the next three years. and branches can ask for specific exemptions. >> senator john kerry has been answering questions on foreign policy issues. his confirmation hearing to be the next secretary of state began today. he says if he's confirmed - he'll be a passionate advocate on the issue of climate change. and says the u-s will do what it must to prevent iran from developing a nuclear weapon. he also came to the defense of hillary clinton today. the outgoing secretary of defense was grilled yesterday on the terror attack on the diplomatic compound >> you basically reassured hillary clinton and let's just move on. >> sen
the pentagon is lifting its ban on women in combat. defense secretary leon panetta made it official today. women are already serving - and dying - overseas. many have been drawn into battle because there are often no clear front lines. critics argue women won't be able to meet the physical requirements necessary. but supporters say many of them will find that to be no problem. the new policy will be put into effect over the next three years. and branches can ask for specific exemptions....
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. >> catherine: the pentagon says al-qaida's north africa affiliate is "at the top of the list of suspects" in that terror attack on a gas plant in algeria last week. the assault left dozens of hostages dead. three of those killed were americans and five foreign workers are still missing. algerian forces are now searching the desert for them -- believing they may have run off during the shooting and got lost. the four day stand-off left more than 35 hostages dead. some of the attackers were killed by algerian troops - including the group leader. >> britain's prince harry is no stranger to trouble and controversy. but now he's now being called incredibly stupid for talking publicly about killing taliban fighters in afghanistan. he just got back from a military tour of duty in afghanistan. in interviews - harry has volunteered the fact that he killed taliban fighters from his apache helicopter. there's now concern that he may have made himself an even bigger security threat. >> pam: the sundance film festival is in full swing this week. drawing movie buffs from all over the world. one film t
. >> catherine: the pentagon says al-qaida's north africa affiliate is "at the top of the list of suspects" in that terror attack on a gas plant in algeria last week. the assault left dozens of hostages dead. three of those killed were americans and five foreign workers are still missing. algerian forces are now searching the desert for them -- believing they may have run off during the shooting and got lost. the four day stand-off left more than 35 hostages dead. some of the...